The project “Promoting ZEROWASTE” bearing the acronym “ZEROWASTE PRO” was officially launched in July 2013 and aims to capitalize on methods and tools that have been produced under other co-financed projects for zero waste management schemes. The 11 European organisations involved in the project are focusing on the three main pillars of zerowaste philosophy: Prevention, Reuse and Recycling, promoting best practices and tools.

Project activities:

Training on Green Waste Management solutions in the participating regions, to ensure local government retains the knowledge which is gained from the project

Production of an educational tool about recycling to be distributed to teachers

Creation of an online network for stakeholders and specialists to meet virtually and share their information

Information days, workshops and conferences

Project newsletters for distribution among relevant stakeholders

CO2 Calculator handbook: Instructions for using the CO2 online tool which helps measure the CO2 footprint of Municipalities and Regions

White Paper on SMEs and Industrial Areas in relation to the production and management of waste

The project will run until December 2014 and is funded by ERDF through the European Territorial Cooperation Programme MED 2007-2013 and National Resources. Lead partner is the EGTC EFXINI POLI - Network of European Cities for Sustainable Development. Further information on the project can be found at www.zerowastepro.eu and www.facebook.com/zerowastepro.

The project ZEROWASTE PRO belongs to European Programme of Territorial Cooperation MED 2007-2013 " Objective 2 EU , Measure 2.1 " Protection and enhancement of natural resources and heritage” and is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the IPA fund as well as from National Resources.